Football fans at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State had much to cheer on Saturday as the home ride, Bendel Insurance began their campaign in the 2026,/2027 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League season with a 2-1 win over great rivals, Warri Wolves
Bendel Insurance had to come from behind to win as Warri Wolves took the lead through Towo Eventus in the fourth minute.
Kayode Oke Solomon equalised for Bendel Insurance when he converted a penalty in the 20th minute before Alex Oweiyalefa scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the 47th minute.
Bendel Insurance next game is away to Nasarawa United in Lafia while Warri Wolves will sit out match-day two as their opponents, Rangers International, will be on continental duty in their first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
In other matches, Shooting Stars defeated Inter Lagos 2-1 in Ibadan while Barau FC beat Nasarawa United 3 -1.
Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 as Doma United thumped Sporting Lagos 2-0.
Rivers United also beat Plateau United 2-0 as Niger Tornadoes edged Enyimba International 2-1.
Kwara United and Kano Pillars settled for a 2-2 draw while Katsina United and Rangers International played out a 1-1 draw.
The match between Abia Warriors and Kun Khalifat which was paused in the 73rd minute with scores goalless, will continue on Monday